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H137 YAT

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,242 mi
Last recorded138,242 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 YAT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 138,242 miles

The off side front brake back plate/dust shield is in poor condition due to corrosion.

The off side rear reflector is in poor condition and has some damage on it.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 136,939 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 136,939 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

The front to rear fuel pipes are showing some corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front suspension tie bar bushes are in poor condition.

The off side rear light lens is damaged slightly.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 133,904 miles

Fuel pipe heavily corroded in places.

Nearside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting point.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 133,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe heavily corroded in places.

Nearside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting point.

Offside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion at front of arch.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 130,438 miles

The front to rear fuel pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side and near side front lower ball joint gaiters are split.

The off side front brake backing plate is corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 130,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The front to rear fuel pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side and near side front lower ball joint gaiters are split.

The off side front brake backing plate is corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 127,903 miles

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The centre silencer is showing signs of heavy corrosion and is blowing slightly.

The front to rear fuel pipe is heavily corroded.

The off side and near side front brakes are binding slightly.

The off side and near side front lower ball joint gaiters are split.

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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H137 YAT is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 148,132 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H137 YAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H137 YAT registered?

H137 YAT is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is H137 YAT safe to buy?

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